Project Based Learning Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by working for an extended period of time to research and respond to a real-world, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students are given a chance to reflect, peer critique, and revise throughout the project to create critical thinking skills […]
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November Principal’s News
Community and Culture THES is a community school. We live, learn, and play together. The Fall Carnival was a huge success because of our amazing community participation. Travis Heights is rich with diversity and culture. Plans are underway for Tamalada and Cultural Festival! Please consider participating in our annual Tamalada December, 4th and Cultural Festival […]
October Principal’s News
October is Parent conferences month! The term “parents as partners” is not just a phrase; we believe parents and educators must work together to get a better understanding of one another. Parental involvement is a key element in a child’s success in school. In order for there to be a strong partnership, it is important […]
The Thunderboard needs new parent members!
Applications due Monday, May 6th The Thunderboard serves as the primary governance and decision-making body for campus-based programming at Travis Heights Elementary. Parents that serve on the Thunderboard help shape the current programming and the future of THES. All parents and guardians that live in the district and have a child at THES are welcome […]
Coffee Chat for May
Friday, May 3rd, 8am Please join us in the THES library for our last coffee chat of the year! We will enjoy a light breakfast and coffee while showing parents how to perform a restorative circle and use it at home.
Coffee Chat — March 29th 8:00 am
Join us on Friday, March 29, at 8 am for coffee and light breakfast! We will be answering questions about the Human Sexuality curriculum and continuing our discussion on Restorative Circles. See you there!
Attendance is Important!
We frequently remind parents about attendance and tardies, and for good reason. Students are more likely succeed at school when they come to school regularly. Being tardy or absent frequently negatively impacts a child’s learning. Studies have shown poor attendance can lead to behavioral problems and higher dropout rates. Additionally, every time a child is […]
February Coffee Chat – 2/22 at 8am
Join us on Friday, February 22 at 8 am for coffee and light breakfast! We will be talking about Restorative Circles – what they are, why we use them, and how parents can use them at home!
Questions, comments, or feedback?
Whether you want to get in touch with the THES Principal or the PTA, we want to make it easy for your voice to be heard! The PTA has a red comment box in the office by Ms. Guerra’s desk where you can slip in your comments or questions. Someone will come by and […]
We’d love to hear from you!
As we settle into the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to say what a privilege it has been to work alongside the wonderful teachers, parents, and students at THES. Thank you for welcoming me into the community and trusting me to be your principal. I also want to […]